Griezmann: Will the magic return to the Metropolitano?
Atlético’s recent elimination from the Copa del Rey has put the spotlight on Antoine Griezmann, whose current performance is far from the decisive player who dazzled the world. Gone are the days when he led the team, even generating comparisons with the greats.
Against Barcelona, his performance was discreet, showing a lack of spark that even slowed down some offensive transitions. His numbers reflect this drought: one goal and one assist in the last 12 matches, contrasting with the 15 goals and five assists he accumulated in the previous 32 matches.
This slump has hampered his ambition to become the club’s all-time top scorer, stagnating at 197 goals. Despite this slump, Simeone maintains his confidence in the Frenchman, granting him an uninterrupted starting position.
Perhaps a better dosage of minutes could be the key to recovering his best version, that magic that marveled in the first months of the season. The next match against Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuán, stadium where he already shone with a key double in the rojiblanca comeback, could be the perfect opportunity to rediscover his best football and guide Atlético to victory.
